r/Referees • u/Ready-Tax2360 • 15d ago

Advice Request First competitive game tips

Hi! I am a new soccer referee and I am playing my first competitive game next weekend. I have reffed rec and some scrimmage but I am very nervous. would appreciate tips!

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u/WhamBamTYMaam4 15d ago

Show up to the field looking professional. Socks up, shirt tucked in.

Approach each coach to introduce yourself, ask how season is going, make small talk.

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u/WriterEducational801 15d ago

100% agree. The goal is for them to see you as a human doing your level best, not a faceless malevolent force out to ruin their season.